Knowledge of sexual abuse of a minor

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Any parent or guardian of a minor under sixteen years of age who knows or reasonably should know that an adult residing in the same household has engaged in sexual intercourse or sodomy, or has had sexual contact with the minor under sixteen years of age and who does not report the offense to the Department of Justice, the U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department (V.I.P.D.), the Department of Health, or the Department of Human Services shall be imprisoned not more than 2 years, or fined not less than $2.000; Provided, however, That in lieu of or in addition to a term of imprisonment, a court may require the parent or guardian to seek family counseling under the direction and supervision of the Commissioner of Human Services in accordance with such terms and conditions as the Court may specify.


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